Bookbub Lists In The Blood of the Greeks as One of the Best Historical Romance Novels!

Well I got the surprise of my life the other day. Bookbub – the KING of Book promoters (and getting promoted by Bookbub is SERIOUSLY difficult because they are choosy!) listed my novel “In The Blood of the Greeks” as one of their Best Historical Romance Novels. For real. I was very excited.

The Best Historical Romance Novels

There’s nothing better than a love story set in a fascinating time period. We’ve rounded up a list of the best historical romance novels, from time-traveling passion in 18th-century Scotland to dukes and earls falling head-over-heels with unexpected ladies to cowboys lassoing love in the Wild West to Regency-era bachelors who meet their match. Check out our list of the best historical romance novels and series below, complete with publishers’ descriptions.

Check ou their list here – I’M SERIOUSLY good company!

Want to know why Bookbub picked In the Blood of the Greeks? Check out the reviews below and hop on over to Amazon and get your own copy!

This is a superb YA historical romance of a young woman’s lesbian awakening. A romance forged in war that will take your breath away. — Kelsey, YA Review Blog

Forbidden love, heart racing suspense, an epic tale set in war ravaged Greece. This classic is not to be missed.” — Roberta Kagan, Best Selling Author – All My Love, Detrick

Mary D. Brooks has written a novel that is not only superb, but the plot, the development of the characters, and the setting are perfect. It is an emotional roller coaster ride, but a good one. The story is gripping, the protagonists are amazing and well formed, the setting is realistic, and their friendship is wonderful. –  Rabia Tanveer for Readers’ Favorite

An amazing story set against the horrors of World War II….There are many novels that take place during World War II. To write one that stands out in the crowd takes not only a great story, but intriguing characters, heart, passion, fear, and unfortunately blood. — SPR

 
Another powerful novel from Mary D. Brooks. As always the narrative isunderpinned by detailed research that captures the setting perfectly whilst the romantic leads are superbly rendered. Mary D Brooks simply writes wonderful romance and her books are a genuine joy to read. – Danny /Amazon.co.uk One of the most powerful WW2 romances I have ever read. Beautifully described with engaging characters and tastefully written I feel I have found a true gem in author Mary Brooks and look forward to reading her other books. –Diane / Goodreads

A wonderfully told tale of life, love and prejudices, In The Blood Of The Greeks proves another excellent release from Mary D Brooks and one sure to garner her many more followers. It is recommended without reservation – BookViral

 

 

Procrastinating Writer….

I should be doing one of three things: finishing off my edits of my upcoming novel “Mabel of the Anzacs”, writing my radio play OR writing my novella Enemy at the Gate for upcoming multi-author anthology. I’m doing none of these things. I want to create some art instead. Shiny things. A writer who is distracted and procrastinating…who would have thunk it! <g> This is my character Zoe – the logo is one of my distractions … Z for Zoe, E for Eva and L for Lambros. I think I did that when I was trying to distract myself from writing an emotional chapter.

Upcoming Novella: Enemy at the Gate

Oh have a look at this baby. I’m currently writing a novella called “Enemy at the Gate” which centers on Zoe’s first introduction to the Greek Resistance and a decisive battle that created the Greek Resistance into mighty force. This is JUST before SS Major Hans Muller and his daughter Eva are assigned to Larissa (and where In the Blood of the Greeks novel begins)

It’s 1941 and the shadow of tyranny has laid claim to Zoe Lambros’ Greek homeland. The only way to freedom
is to resist. Zoe is a determined thirteen-year-old who wishes to join in the fight to free Greece from occupation, and she gets that chance when she joins the Greek Liberation Army in a clandestine operation that sets in motion an explosive confrontation between the occupying Italians and the birth of the mighty Greek Resistance. For Zoe, there is no turning back, because what’s left is either freedom or death.

It’s part of a multi-author World War 2 Resistance Anthology called “The Darkest Hour”. I did a little graphic for my end of the storytelling.

Mabel of the ANZACS Book Page

Genre: Women’s Fiction, Historical Fiction

MABEL OF THE ANZACS

Combine a fiery teenager and a cantankerous octogenarian and stir to produce an unlikely friendship for the ages.

Zoe Lambros meets Mabel Andrews, a mercurial, cantankerous World War I Australian nurse. Zoe’s introduction to the fiery octogenarian is an explosive mix of sound and fury. Neither woman wants to give ground and they are determined to be proven right. For Zoe, actions speak louder than words and Mabel finds a kindred spirit that leads to an unlikely friendship. Together the two women forge a close bond that will change their lives forever.

Timeframe1948 (Between Where Shadows Linger and Hidden Truths – Standalone novel in the Eva and Zoe series. You do not have to read the previous novels prior to this novel)

A Moment In Time Anthology Featuring Crossroads

A MOMENT IN TIME
By: Ryan Armstrong, Mary D. Brooks, M.L. Gardner and Amanda Page

Genre: Historical Fiction, Urban Fantasy
Time: 1917
Place: Athens, Greece

Crossroads is the first short featuring Stella and Tessa, the characters that first appeared in my Intertwined Souls Series (Starting with Book 3: Hidden Truths).

It’s the summer of 1917 in Athens, Greece, and while the city swelters, the patients of St Gregori’s Home for the Infirm have never seen anyone like Doctor Stella Nikas–a joyous personality that defies the abject sorrow of her surroundings and brings an explosion of color and light into the patients’ lives. Tessa Mitsos, a gifted artist plagued with strange dreams of the future, is also at St Gregori’s and her only hope of stopping the visions is a radical surgery.

Stella makes a decision that will forever change not only her life, but that of Tessa Mitsos as well – beyond St Gregori’s Gates.

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